Our Practice

﻿We are pleased to welcome you to our practice. We know how much your eye health and appearance can mean to the quality of your life. We would be honored to serve you and your complete eye care needs.

The Vision Center was founded by Dr. Carl Carnaggio in 1976. He first opened an office located on Florida Boulevard, and then in 1985, he opened a second location on Sherwood Forest Boulevard. Dr. Joey Carnaggio joined the practice in 2005. In January 2011, the Vision Center moved its Florida Boulevard office location across the street to a larger, more comfortable facility.

The goal of the Vision Center is to provide exceptional primary eye care and quality optical materials with a friendly and ​knowledgeable staff.﻿

Carl J. Carnaggio, O.D.

Dr. Carl Carnaggio received his Bachelor of Science degree at Southeastern Louisiana University, and his Doctor of Optometry degree at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. After graduation, he became a captain in the United States Army serving as an optometrist for two years based in Kentucky.

He started the Vision Center in 1976, specializing in contact lenses and primary eyecare. Dr. Carnaggio has been serving the Baton Rouge area for over 35 years. He is a member of the American Optometric Association and of the Optometry Association of Louisiana.

Dr. Carnaggio is also an active board member of Lighthouse for the Blind.

Joey Carnaggio, O.D.

Dr. Joey Carnaggio received his Bachelor of Science degree at Louisiana State University in Microbiology, and his Doctor of Optometry degree at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. He obtained clinical experience at the Eye Center in Memphis, TN as well as with Ocshner Clinic and Eye Care Associates in New Orleans, LA.

He joined the Vision Center in 2005, specializing in comprehensive eye care. He is also a member of the American Optometric Association, Optometric Glaucoma Society, Optometric Retinal Society, and the Glaucoma Research Foundation.

Dr. Carnaggio is also a consultant to numerous pharmaceutical companies and lectures on therapeutic ocular diseases.